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MapQuest tops Apple App Store charts after refusing Trump's 'Lake America' change
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Finya Swai and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The company's decision was related to the naming of Lake Ontario, which it confirmed would remain unchanged on its apps. This move was made after a reported request to change the name to "Lake America".
A mobile app has seen a significant surge in downloads after its company made a statement about geographic naming. The app, MapQuest, reportedly received hundreds of thousands of downloads following the announcement.
The company's decision was related to the naming of Lake Ontario, which it confirmed would remain unchanged on its apps. This move was made after a reported request to change the name to "Lake America".
Further details about the situation and MapQuest's decision are available from the company's press release, issued on Monday.
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Category: business Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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